Jazz on a Summer's Day (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1960, Jazz on a Summer's Day is a music and documentary film directed by Aram Avakian, running about 82 minutes. “...love on a summer's night!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set at the Newport jazz festival in 1958, this documentary mixes images of water and the town with performers and audience. The film progresses from day to night and from improvisational music to Gospel. It's a concert film that suggests peace and leisure, jazz at a particular time and place.
Who’s in it. Jazz on a Summer's Day stars Mahalia Jackson as Self, Louis Armstrong as Self, Gerry Mulligan as Self and Gerry Mulligan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Jazz on a Summer's Day has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on GuideDoc and Kino Film Collection and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jazz on a Summer's Day page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jazz on a Summer's Day tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jazz on a Summer's Day (1960)?
- In US, Jazz on a Summer's Day is available to stream on GuideDoc and Kino Film Collection, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Jazz on a Summer's Day worth watching?
- Jazz on a Summer's Day holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Jazz on a Summer's Day?
- Jazz on a Summer's Day stars Mahalia Jackson, Louis Armstrong, Gerry Mulligan, Gerry Mulligan and Chico Hamilton.
- When was Jazz on a Summer's Day released?
- Jazz on a Summer's Day was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.